All vehicles must be scanned after a collision, says Honda Canada
By Tom Davis Toronto, Ontario — December 21, 2017 — One OEM has put their foot down on the subject of scanning. Honda Canada has announced that all Honda and Acura vehicles involved in a collision must be scanned and calibrated, regardless of age. The company defines a collision as damage that exceeds minor outer […]
Survey: 15 percent of respondents still not scanning
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — August 22, 2017 — Scanning and calibration aren’t new topics in the collision repair industry, but significant discussions regarding those operations are still playing out between repairers, insurers and the OEMs. Our most recent survey looked into the scanning and calibration habits of our readers. Collision Repair magazine runs […]
Mitchell and Bosch announce collaboration on Mitchell Diagnostics System
San Diego, California — June 20, 2017 — Jack Rozint, Vice President of Sales and Service at Mitchell International, saw a significant challenge rising out of today’s quickly developing and increasingly complex vehicles. “One of the key tools in fixing these complex vehicles is diagnostic scanning, but there is not a reliable diagnostic solution for the […]
Connected claims and plastic repair insights in the latest Collision Repair magazine
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — June 19, 2017 — The latest issue of Collision Repair magazine is now available in digital release! This issue has all the great features and columnists you’ve come to expect from Collision Repair magazine. The cover story for this issue focuses on Sandy and Nick Liguori of […]
Mitchell trends report looks at shrinking ‘price gap’
San Diego, California — June 13, 2017 — Mitchell has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the second quarter of 2017. In this edition, Mitchell executives take a look at how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the insurance industry and the use of scanning tools for complex autobody repairs. The report’s feature […]
Mitchell announces enhancements to diagnostic scanning and more
San Diego, California — June 7, 2017 — Mitchell has announced enhancements to its estimating solutions products related to scanning and diagnostics. The first enhancement clarifies that the stated labour times in Mitchell Estimating do not include labour time specifically related to diagnostic scanning. The current release of the Mitchell Estimating solution will include updated […]
Recruitment tactics, evolution of collision repair among the highlights of CCIF Fredericton
By Erin McLaughin Fredericton, New Brunswick — May 28, 2017 — The second CCIF of 2017 drew over 250 attendees to the Delta Fredericton in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The atmosphere was electric with rich conversation, passion and a willingness to learn and improve. It was very clear the desire to better the industry in every […]
Scanning Trifecta: CCIF Fredericton to include three presentations on scans and calibrations
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — May 8, 2017 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) promises to put the spotlight on scanning, with three presentations on the topic. The meeting is set to take place May 25 at Delta Fredericton in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Brandon Roy of I-CAR Canada and […]
VIDEO: Experts highlight the differences between scanning and calibration
By CRM Staff Diamond Bar, California — May 1, 2017 — Scanning and calibration are very different processes. A new video from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) looks into the differences, as well as examining the process of scanning and diagnosing vehicle diagnostic trouble codes, as well as the associated calibration steps. […]
CCIF event highlights aftermarket scan tool capabilities
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — March 29, 2017 — The OEM-specific scan tools may deliver the best results, but the cost of lining them all up may be more than most shops would like. According to Michel Julien, founder of TeamXTremeTech, the cost of scan tools for the 16 most common car brands would […]
